How do I do the Smalltown Boy dance myself, without AI?
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Short answer
Film it with a friend on your phone: one of you gets right up to the lens, hands on head, screaming while the other dances behind, you swap on a hard cut, then you both stand side by side and dance. With only photos, Tip Toe AI makes the AI version.
What you need
- A phone, preferably with a wide-angle lens.
- A friend who does not mind screaming on camera.
- A plain backdrop, such as a fence or a wall.
- A phone editor that can trim and join clips.
Shot list
- Shot 1: the Lead fills the corner of the frame right up against the lens, hands on head, screaming nonstop, with the Partner dancing energetically behind.
- Shot 2: swap places, so the Partner screams at the lens and the Lead dances behind.
- Shot 3: step back into a wide shot and stand side by side.
- Shot 4: dance together until the end.
- Trim each clip and join them in order, then add your sound.
By hand or one click
A real shoot gives you genuine movement and your own sound. The AI route needs only two photos and no friend on the spot, which suits pets and people who live far apart. Both are valid takes on the trend, and you can mix them by rendering a video here and adding the sound in the app.
Questions people ask
Are special editing skills needed for the hard cuts?
No. A basic phone editor is enough: film each shot separately, then join them in order.
Is it possible to do this solo?
Not as a duet. Use the AI version with two photos, or film yourself in both roles and join the shots.
What sound goes with it?
Choose the trending sound inside TikTok or Instagram when you post. Tip Toe AI does not supply the original song.
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